Nearly 250,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States each year. These women are mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, friends and loved ones - both young women and older women. Learning that you have breast cancer can be terrifying. However, even breast cancer is not the threat that it used to be because of the latest treatment options, cutting-edge research, and skill of breast cancer specialists like those at the Rochester General Breast Center.

Improving Your Odds Against Breast Cancer

Today, about 1 of 8 women in the United States is unfortunately expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. A few important steps can significantly improve your odds of enjoying a lifetime of good health. Learn more +

Our Team of Breast Cancer ExpertsThe Rochester General Breast Center in Rochester NY is a leader in the treatment of breast cancer and is backed by the Lipson Cancer Center, a nationally recognized cancer center, and consists of experts on all aspects of breast cancer including:

In addition, the Rochester General Mammography Department, as a part of the Rochester General Breast Center, is designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and provides the latest in breast imaging technology and procedures.

In the NewsDr. Lori Medeiros, Medical Director of the Rochester General Breast Center, talks to Channel 13's morning news program about how genetic testing is helping alert younger women to the possibility of breast cancer. Watch the video below.